/internal/media/dispatcher/990410/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDressabout 1805Other (Center front): 121.9cm (48in.)
Center back: 210.8 cm (83 in.)Cotton plain weave embroidered with cottonGift in memory of Helen Kingsford Preston1989.3470White cotton empire-style dress with drawstring neckline, puffed sleeves with white satin ribbon tie; trained skirt. White cotton floral embroidery. Worn by Sarah Bowdoin (1761-1826), wife of Hon. James Bowdoin (1752-1811), U.S. Minister to Spain and Associate Minister to France, ca. 1801-1809.
Condition: Good. A few brown spots, concentrated mainly at back.Costumes12709801